Does Max Act Like a Real Jack Russell Terrier?
Max, the movie character, is a great portrayal of the Jack Russell Terrier’s devotedness and love for human companionship. A Jack Russell Terrier is likely to be waiting by the door once it senses that it’s about time for its owners to return home.
Max also has a good number of friends, which is consistent with the breed’s social personality. However, real Jack Russell Terriers tend to have a strong prey drive. So, while early socialization may help them get along with small pets, they may never be fully trusted to be around them while unsupervised. It’s pretty unlikely that real Jack Russell Terriers would become good friends with cats, birds, hamsters, and other small animals.
Another thing that people must remember is that despite their small size, Jack Russell Terriers aren’t well-suited for apartment life. They have high exercise demands, and they tend to be loud barkers, making them disruptive to neighbors.
It’s important to remember that although Jack Russell Terriers have general temperaments, their personalities can vary, and some can be completely different from the breed’s typical temperament. Different factors, like early socialization and lifestyle, can impact and influence a dog’s personality. So, even though Max may have some outlier traits, it’s not completely impossible to find a real Jack Russell Terrier that closely resembles his personality.
General Temperament of a Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terriers were originally bred as hunting dogs and have the perfect temperament to hunt small prey. They’re compact balls of energy and are a happy and vivacious breed that enjoys working.
To this day, Jack Russell Terriers have kept their strong hunting instincts. They love to run around, chase, and dig. They’re extremely talented jumpers, so owners must supervise them closely, even if they have a fenced yard. These dogs can jump high and clear fences. They can be intelligent escape artists and learn to dig their way out of the yard if something entices their natural curiosity.
Regarding their personality, Jack Russell Terriers are extremely loyal, brave, and playful. They can be quite fearless and up for any adventure with their favorite people. They’re affectionate family dogs, but they also require firm and consistent training.
What does Max the dog look like?
Max is a white and brown Terrier Mix, with thin legs and a blue collar. He looks much like a Jack Russell terrier. The coat on his ears, rump, tail, back and the left side of his face is brown. The coat of his underbelly, jaw, legs and the right side of his face is white.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 | Max and Duke Go on a Road Trip!
Louis C.K. as Max, a Jack Russell Terrier. Eric Stonestreet as Duke, a large, brown, shaggy Newfoundland mix.
